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Senior Backend Engineer
- bradford, west yorkshire, BD11AA, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- Full time
- £65,000 - £65,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative technology team in Bradford . This role is crucial for developing and enhancing the server-side logic and APIs that power their digital platforms. You will work on complex challenges, ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of their core systems. If you are passionate about building robust backend solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing company.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side code.
- Build and optimize robust APIs and microservices to support front-end applications and third-party integrations.
- Implement and manage database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend development .
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#).
- Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package and potential for performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development, including training and certifications.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment in Bradford .
- Generous paid time off and company pension scheme.